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The Changing Face of Superman and Questionable Motives
A core part of Altaib's criticism centers on the recent decision to make Superman's son, John Kent, openly bisexual. This move was widely seen as an attempt by DC to diversify, but critics argue it was more about pandering and headline-grabbing than genuine storytelling.
The storyline features John Kent involved romantically with an activist journalist named Jay Nakamura, raising concerns about the message being sent to younger audiences. Writer Tom Taylor has publicly expressed pride in representing diverse identities, but detractors feel this sacrifices character integrity for political correctness.